Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 63'343 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 64'933 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 68'830 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'484 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 77'086 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 81'986 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Prophylaxeassistent/in SSO
You support dentists in preventing dental diseases.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Prophylaxeassistent/in SSO work in dental practices and advise patients on oral health.
The focus is on preventing dental problems. You work closely with dentists. You examine the gums and remove plaque. Together with patients, you develop individual daily oral care programmes. Your knowledge of professional cleaning methods helps avoid cavities and inflammation early. You combine medical knowledge with empathetic advice.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMedical Technology
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Assistant. Based on 11,776 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+2% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 66'014 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 67'002 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 71'086 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Nidwalden | CHF 75'200 | 12 |
| Zug | CHF 75'000 | 150 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 72'591 | 34 |
| Zurich | CHF 72'396 | 1,513 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 72'100 | 304 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 72'000 | 187 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 81'150 | 381 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 77'765 | 735 |
| Education | CHF 73'884 | 460 |
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 73'008 | 276 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 72'225 | 188 |
| Utilities | CHF 72'000 | 178 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Prophylaxe-Assistent/in mit Fachausweis SSO
Official education path
Training is provided by specialized institutes. It requires a completed dental assistant apprenticeship.
Typical training path
Prophylaxe-Assistent/in mit Fachausweis SSO
Prerequisites
- Abgeschlossene Lehre als Dentalassistent/in or proof of equivalent training
- Minimum one year of professional practice
- BAG-Röntgenberechtigung
- Employer confirmation that the minimum 6-month internship in an SSO dental practice can be completed
- Passed admission process
Requirements
- Manual dexterity
- Communication skills
- Hygiene awareness
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual dexterity
- Communication skills
- Hygiene awareness
- Advisory skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the treatment chair. You gently clean the teeth of your patients. You explain step by step how proper dental care works at home.
- You examine the gums and spot early signs of inflammation.
- You remove visible plaque and perform professional cleanings to current standards.
- You create individual oral hygiene programmes and adapt them to patient needs.
- You explain the correct brushing technique. You show how to avoid dental damage in daily life.
- You document the condition of the mouth. You work closely with the treatment team.
- You advise on choosing aids like dental floss, interdental brushes, and mouthwash.
Working conditions
You work mainly in dental practices and dental clinics. You occasionally support patients in nursing homes or hospitals.
Where to learn
- SSO Schweizerische Zahnärzte-Gesellschaft3001 Bern
- Schweizerische Vereinigung Prophylaxe-Assistentinnen SVPA8413 Neftenbach
Strengths
- Manual dexterity
- Communication skills
- Hygiene awareness
- Advisory skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Visible particles
- Emotional responsibility
- Sterile requirements
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